Archives: June 2025

Betty’s Eddies Brand Director Sara Rosenfield discusses the cannabis brand’s early movement in the MO market

Photo Courtesy of Betty’s Eddies Oftentimes, when thinking of edibles, consumers picture a gummy or a chocolate bar. Cannabis brand under Massachusetts-based parent company MariMed, Betty’s Eddies, takes a different angle in providing cannabis to consumers. The brand’s signature chews are saltwater taffy infused with different cannabinoids to fit consumer needs. With eight different flavors, each offering different amounts of…

Photos: Greensky Bluegrass let everyone shine at the Uptown Thursday night

Greensky Bluegrass. // photo by Allison Scavo Greensky Bluegrass Uptown Theater Thursday, June 26 Greensky Bluegrass came through Kansas City just before they hit Eau Claire’s Blue Ox Festival. We can’t even call it a summer tour, or a tour with a name, because this band is nonstop just like their jams. Their energy filled every nook of the 97-year-old…

Photos: Royals lose series to Dodgers and Ohtani

Kansas City Royals versus Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, June 30, 2025. // Photo by Tarik Sykes After getting off to a strong start in the first inning scoring one run, the Kansas City Royals drop game three to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, June 29. Prior to the loss, the two teams were knotted up 1-1 in the…

Eat This Edible: Dialed In Gummies ‘Innovations’ offer unique flavors and highs for all your needs

Photo Courtesy of Dialed In Gummies The cannabis market is a changing landscape with new products hitting the dispensaries constantly. Brands and companies work to bring fresh new products to the table while keeping the customer’s experience most important. Dialed In Gummies—a Colorado-based company under Sun Theory—lies at the heart of innovation in Missouri’s gummy edible scene. Pioneered by President…

Missouri or Kansas? Business leaders don’t care as long as Chiefs and Royals stay near KC

KC Chamber presentation logo Kansas City regional business leaders don’t care whether the Chiefs or the Royals play in Missouri or Kansas as long as they don’t leave the metropolitan area. That was the main message Wednesday for an online presentation featuring top executives from four organizations that have membership straddling the border. The presentation came just days before the…

F1: The Movie is visually thrilling yet dramatically dull

TL; DR, the cars go fast.

Courtesy Warner Brothers Joseph Kosinski has been chasing the legacy of Tony Scott almost since the beginning of his career, with a series of style-forward, action-heavy movies that may not have had a consistent, distinct perspective, but (nearly) always looked great and had solid momentum. In recent years particularly, Kosinski seems laser-focused on Scott’s late 80s/early 90s output, and it’s…

KC Sipps: Beer Fest and Brunch Bounce happening this weekend, plus an upcoming BOGO latte day

This week's Kansas City restaurant news.

KC Sipps logo by Theodore Rosen Life in KC is pretty delicious. In fact, there is often so much going on that it can be hard to decide where to go and what to try. That’s where I come in.  I’ve curated this weekly list of events, openings, deals, and celebrations to keep you in-the-know. Cheers! Something New News Bites:…

Comedian Todd Barry talks animation, adventures, and crowd-work ahead of Friday’s Free State Festival

Todd Barry. // image courtesy the artist Comedian Todd Barry’s dry wit has garnered him quite a following over the past three decades, along with his appearances on seemingly every comedy series of note in that time. Be it the superlative special Medium Energy, his crowd work tour , or popping up in everything from Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist and Flight…

KC Voices: Red states, trans kids, and the Supreme Court’s loaded gun

Photo by Jim Nimmo In the KC Voices column, we ask members of the KC community to submit stories about their thoughts and experiences in all walks of life. If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with our readers, please send it to brock@thepitchkc.com for consideration. Today, lifelong KCMO resident and mother (of two trans kids) reflects on…

Podcasts to packed venues, Joe Santagato kicks off From the Basement to the World Tour in KC

Frank Alvarez and Joe Santagato. Photo Courtesy of Kansas City Music Hall As likely many people would agree, the cost of podcast equipment should be significantly higher as more and more nonsensical shows sprout at every turn. But for Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez, it should be free of charge. Their charming, yet clueless bravado and intoxicating humor makes their…

Photos: Modest Mouse at Grinders KC

Modest Mouse. // photo by Allison Scavo Modest Mouse with Doug Martsch Grinders KC Monday, June 23 Long-running indie rockers took to the sweltering outdoor stage of Grinders on Monday night for a set of tunes pulling from throughout their entire catalog, although eschewing hits like “Never Ending Math Equation,” “Float On,” or “Ocean Breathes Salty.” Built to Spill frontman…

Divine Dominion, Deadly Rule: Why Missouri’s LGBTQ+ community can never be safe under far-right supremacy 

“Show Me Hate” is a running series from columnist Michael McGrady Jr. exploring the widespread harm and vast cultural/political/personal pain stemming from leaders and ideologies—along with how to turn this toxic tide for the betterment of all. Kansas City celebrated the 50th anniversary of KC PrideFest on the weekend of June 6 to 8. It was a celebration that I…

Photos: Key Glock at the Uptown

Key Glock. // photo by Isabella Galvan Key Glock with Zo Trapalot and Paper Route Woo Uptown Theater Saturday, June 21 Touring in support of his fourth album, Glockaveli, released last month, Memphis rapper took to the stage at the Uptown Saturdau with openers Zo Trapalot and Paper Route Woo. Our photographer Isabella Galvan was there to capture it all….

Florry packed the Replay for a matinee lesson in celebratory rock ‘n’ roll

Florry. // photo by Alex Agueros Francie Medosch trained for this. Florry, a seven-piece alt-country group led by Medosch, last rolled into Lawrence for a late-night stop in March 2024 between supporting runs with Real Estate and fellow Pennsylvanian country rocker Kurt Vile. In a recent interview with the latter, Medosch revealed a workout regiment fit for guitar tricks to…

Photos: Jack’s Mannequin at the Truman

Jack’s Mannequin. // photo by Whitney Young Jack’s Mannequin with Yoke Lore The Truman Tuesday, June 17 Jack’s Mannequin, the alternative pop rock group led by veteran indie-pop singer-songwriter-pianist Andrew McMahon, returned to Kansas City for the first time in years this past Tuesday as they celebrated their 20th anniversary on The MFEO Tour. Singer-songwriter-dancer Yoke Lore opened and our…

Pitmasters to clash for the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle championship title this weekend

Photo Courtesy of the City of Lenexa Every year since 1982, countless pitmasters fire up their smokers and compete in the annual Great Lenexa BBQ Battle, the largest barbecue championship in Kansas. In 1984, Governor John Carlin declared the event the Kansas State Championship, and it has drawn more and more participants since. As the 43rd annual championship takes place…

Photos: The Head and the Heart at the Uptown

The Head and the Heart. // photo by Daniel Fuchs The Head and the Heart with Anna Graves and Futurebirds Uptown Theater Wednesday, June 18 Touring in support of their sixth studio album, Aperture, indie folk act The Head and the Heart stopped at the Uptown last Wednesday with openers Anna Graves and Futurebirds. Our photographer Daniel Fuchs was there…

Premiere: MoonShroom Take a Trip on ‘Waves of Love’

MoonShroom. // photo credit Marla Keown The first single off of psychedelic Americana outfit MoonShroom’s debut full-length, Take a Trip, is entitled “Party on the Moon,” and it immediately sets the tone for what you can expect from the band, in that it’s lively, vibrant, and–thanks to recording live in the studio–feels like you’re right there with MoonShroom as they…

Photos: Perfume Genius at The Truman

Perfume Genius. // photo by Haley Mullenix Perfume Genius with Urika’s Bedroom The Truman Thursday, June 19 Touring in support of their recently-released album, Glory, indie pop artist Perfume Genius played the Truman last Thursday, with experimental rocker Urika’s Bedroom opening. Our photographer Haley Mullenix was there to capture it all. Perfume Genius Perfume Genius setlist In a Row It’s…